Focal Clear MG
Focal
32 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Focal Clear MG
88 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Focal Clear MG headphones deliver exceptional sound quality with detailed mids, punchy bass, and a wide soundstage, especially after a break-in period. Users praise their comfort, build, and luxurious carrying case, but note that the included cables are low-quality and the price is high compared to alternatives like the Hifiman Sundara. Overall, they are considered a top-tier choice for audiophiles when paired with a good amp.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Detailed mids and highs
- Punchy bass
- Wide soundstage
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Low-quality included cables
- High price
- Requires break-in period
- Needs good amp for best sound
- Bass not as tight as some alternatives
Sound quality 9
Build quality 4
Comfort 4
Cable quality 3
Value for money 4
Break in period 2
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Focal Clear MG | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 3.21 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | microfibre | synthetic leather |
| Headband | leather and microfibre | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 30 mm★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Impedance | 55 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 12★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Focal Clear MG
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 31 specs.